Chapter 4 First Meeting With Jared

Having four people crammed into one room was definitely crowded.

After work, Rachel and I decided to take them for a stroll around town. Then, Rachel suggested they head back home by tomorrow morning.

Jared seemed indifferent to the morning's incident; he hardly spoke to me and just stood quietly behind me.

Perhaps it was our group's dynamic, with me feeling like the odd one out, but our combined height and looks drew quite a bit of attention as we walked.

As passersby glanced our way, I noticed that the girls we passed seemed unable to take their eyes off Jared.

Even after we moved on, they continued chatting excitedly, their gazes fixed on him. It was frustrating.

We eventually stopped at a dessert shop and settled down.

The girls at the next table kept glancing over, which only added to my discomfort. I had to remind myself that it was just because Jared was exceptionally attractive.

I knew I was being irrational. After all, there couldn't be anything between Jared and m